US Virtual Border Fence Doesn’t Work
Original post provide by Slashdot: ITlelitsch writes “The Washington Post reports that the initial pilot of the Virtual Border Fence planned by the DHS and subcontracted to Boeing has been a miserable failure. A lot of the points in the report have the hallmark of death-march software development projects. Some choice quotes include ‘did not work as planned or meet the needs of the U.S. Border Patrol,’ ‘DHS officials do not yet know the type of terrain where the fencing is to be constructed,’ and ‘the design will not be used as the basis for future… development.’ The article notes that Boeing was forced to deliver ’something’ early as President Bush pushed for immigration reform in Congress in 2006. That reform effort died last year in the Senate.”
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ILOG Elixir 1.0 Complements Flex And Adobe AIR Software For Creating Rich Internet Applications
ILOG also announced that the product will be made available to Independent Software Vendors (ISV) for OEM use through ILOG's sales and support organization. ILOG Elixir 1.0 enables creation of advanced, business-critical and engaging Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) for the browser and the desktop using Adobe Flex 3 and Adobe AIRsoftware - from dashboards to planning and human resources displays.
Adobe Technology Platform For RIAs Propels Innovation On The Web
The release of Adobe AIR signals the next wave of Adobe RIA innovation by bridging the capabilities of the Web with the computing capabilities of the desktop. Businesses that leverage the Web as a platform are now using the latest Adobe RIA technologies to build and deploy more engaging applications with the widest reach across browsers, desktops and operating systems.
Companies Deliver RIAs On Adobe AIR
Adobe announced that global brands are embracing the Adobe technology platform for rich Internet applications (RIAs) to create new types of engaging experiences for their customers, partners and employees. Adobe RIA technologies, including Adobe AIR and Adobe Flex 3 software, provide companies with a comprehensive solution for the creation and deployment of RIAs for the browser and the desktop.
OpSource Accelerates AVOLENT's Transition From Enterprise Software To SaaS
OpSource announced that AVOLENT has selected OpSource On-Demand to deliver its new software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings. As a provider of enterprise software, AVOLENT was able to accelerate its transition to SaaS with OpSource, enabling B2B and B2C companies of any size to begin moving to paperless billing and settlement.
Kaazing Launches New Enterprise Real-Time Solution
Kaazing Corporation unveiled its new enterprise real-time solution. Kaazing Enterprise Edition enhances scalability of real-time Web solutions and can power the largest marketplaces in the world. With Kaazing's solution, customers can create and deploy mission-critical real-time Web solutions, such as trading systems, online betting applications, performance monitoring, RFID/GPS tracking systems, sports and news broadcasting applications.
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Wyse Technology Introduces Two New Mobile Devices For Virtualization
Wyse Technology announced the availability of two mobile thin clients -- the Wyse X90L and X90Le. Designed to be flexible user devices in a desktop virtualization strategy, these mobile thin clients deliver a combination of performance, flexibility and capabilities including:Gigabit Ethernet for access to the fastest corporate networks, 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN connectivity and Cisco CCX compatibility for support for existing wireless infrastructure, 15.4' widescreen WXGA TFT screen, Digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) display ports, Rich, multimedia support in virtualized desktop environments, Express card slot for access to broadband wireless access, Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 support to reach servers through existing Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones and data plans, SD card slot for additional storage and data sharing and Integrated Smart card reader and Citrix Password Manager Client for 2 factor authentication support.
Hosted Desktops Made Simple With 'Dynamic IT For Workplaces' And VMware Virtualization
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VW Set To Release Diesel Hybrid
And not just any hybrid, but a diesel-electric hybrid it says will deliver 69.9 mpg. Auto Express says the Golf hybrid will be offered for sale in Europe by the end of next year. No word yet on when we might see it in the US."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Neil Gaiman Book "American Gods" Free Online
Gaiman writes in his blog: 'If it works, and people read it, then a) we may be able to put up another book and b) sooner or later they'll simply let us give away the book in electronic form....' It's an excellent book and much deserving of the many prestigious awards it has been getting."Read more of this story at Slashdot.